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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.49, 311.26 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.49, 311.26 and 142.65 is: 196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.49 : 311.26 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.49/311.26 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.49x = 311.26 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.49x = 44,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,401.24/225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.91

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