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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 310.78 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 310.78 and 141.27 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 310.78 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/310.78 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 310.78 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 43,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,903.89/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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