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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 311.84 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 311.84 and 143.08 is: 197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 311.84 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/311.84 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 311.84 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 44,618.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,618.07/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.49

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