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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 311.18 and 142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 311.18 and 142.61 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 311.18 = 142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/311.18 = 142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 311.18 × 142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 44,377.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,377.38/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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