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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.29, 310.94 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.29, 310.94 and 142.34 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.29 : 310.94 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.29/310.94 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.29x = 310.94 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.29x = 44,256.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,256.93/225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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