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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 310.86 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 310.86 and 142.44 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 310.86 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/310.86 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 310.86 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 44,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,278.90/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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