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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 310.46 and 142.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 310.46 and 142.23 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 310.46 = 142.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/310.46 = 142.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 310.46 × 142.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 44,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,155.53/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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