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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 311.09 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 311.09 and 142.55 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 311.09 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/311.09 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 311.09 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 44,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,345.88/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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