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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.95, 311.86 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.95, 311.86 and 143.17 is: 197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.95 : 311.86 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.95/311.86 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.95x = 311.86 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.95x = 44,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,647.99/225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.60

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