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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 310.57 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 310.57 and 142.20 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 310.57 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/310.57 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 310.57 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 44,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,161.50/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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