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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 311.17 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 311.17 and 142.52 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 311.17 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/311.17 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 311.17 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 44,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,347.95/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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