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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 310.86 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 310.86 and 142.36 is: 196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 310.86 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/310.86 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 310.86 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 44,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,254.03/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.34

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