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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 311.53 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 311.53 and 142.83 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 311.53 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/311.53 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 311.53 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 44,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,494.27/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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