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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 311.27 and 142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 311.27 and 142.63 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 311.27 = 142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/311.27 = 142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 311.27 × 142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 44,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394.95/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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