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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 311.46 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 311.46 and 142.80 is: 197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 311.46 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/311.46 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 311.46 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 44,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,476.49/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.10

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