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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.39, 310.95 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.39, 310.95 and 142.50 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.39 : 310.95 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.39/310.95 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.39x = 310.95 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.39x = 44,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,310.38/225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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