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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 310.33 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 310.33 and 142.02 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 310.33 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/310.33 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 310.33 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 44,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,073.24/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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