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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 311.66 and 142.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 311.66 and 142.89 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 311.66 = 142.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/311.66 = 142.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 311.66 × 142.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 44,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,533.10/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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