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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 311.08 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 311.08 and 142.54 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 311.08 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/311.08 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 311.08 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 44,340.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,340.43/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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