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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.37, 310.79 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.37, 310.79 and 142.39 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.37 : 310.79 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.37/310.79 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.37x = 310.79 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.37x = 44,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,253.39/225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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