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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 310.49 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 310.49 and 142.05 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 310.49 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/310.49 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 310.49 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 44,104.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,104.75/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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