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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 311.55 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 311.55 and 142.88 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 311.55 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/311.55 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 311.55 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 44,512.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,512.71/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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