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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 311.23 and 142.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 311.23 and 142.60 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 311.23 = 142.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/311.23 = 142.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 311.23 × 142.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 44,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,381.40/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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