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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.17, 310.73 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.17, 310.73 and 142.31 is: 196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.17 : 310.73 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.17/310.73 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.17x = 310.73 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.17x = 44,219.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,219.99/225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.38

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