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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.14, 310.79 and 142.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.14, 310.79 and 142.37 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.14 : 310.79 = 142.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.14/310.79 = 142.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.14x = 310.79 × 142.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.14x = 44,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,247.24/225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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