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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 311.24 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 311.24 and 141.53 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 311.24 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/311.24 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 311.24 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 44,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049.59/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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