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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 310.38 and 142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 310.38 and 142.06 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 310.38 = 142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/310.38 = 142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 310.38 × 142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 44,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092.58/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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