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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.14, 310.86 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.14, 310.86 and 142.38 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.14 : 310.86 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.14/310.86 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.14x = 310.86 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.14x = 44,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260.25/225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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