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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 311.15 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 311.15 and 141.37 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 311.15 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/311.15 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 311.15 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 43,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987.33/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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