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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.71, 311.45 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.71, 311.45 and 142.67 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.71 : 311.45 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.71/311.45 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.71x = 311.45 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.71x = 44,434.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,434.57/225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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