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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.55, 311.39 and 142.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.55, 311.39 and 142.73 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.55 : 311.39 = 142.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.55/311.39 = 142.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.55x = 311.39 × 142.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.55x = 44,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,444.93/225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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