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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 311.59 and 142.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 311.59 and 142.95 is: 197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 311.59 = 142.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/311.59 = 142.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 311.59 × 142.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 44,541.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541.79/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.20

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