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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 311.26 and 142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 311.26 and 142.79 is: 197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 311.26 = 142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/311.26 = 142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 311.26 × 142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 44,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,444.82/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.02

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