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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 310.44 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 310.44 and 142.11 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 310.44 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/310.44 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 310.44 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 44,116.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,116.63/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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