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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 311.02 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 311.02 and 141.47 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 311.02 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/311.02 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 311.02 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 44,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,000.00/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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