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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 310.72 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 310.72 and 142.34 is: 196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 310.72 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/310.72 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 310.72 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 44,227.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,227.88/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.41

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