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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 310.83 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 310.83 and 142.38 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 310.83 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/310.83 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 310.83 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 44,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255.98/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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