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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.20, 310.85 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.20, 310.85 and 142.26 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.20 : 310.85 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.20/310.85 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.20x = 310.85 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.20x = 44,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,221.52/225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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