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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 311.34 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 311.34 and 142.74 is: 196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 311.34 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/311.34 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 311.34 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 44,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,440.67/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.95

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