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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 311.16 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 311.16 and 141.36 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 311.16 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/311.16 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 311.16 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 43,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,985.58/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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