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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 310.95 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 310.95 and 142.34 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 310.95 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/310.95 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 310.95 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 44,259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,259.91/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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