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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 310.89 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 310.89 and 142.40 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 310.89 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/310.89 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 310.89 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 44,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268.47/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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