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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.97, 311.88 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.97, 311.88 and 141.97 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.97 : 311.88 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.97/311.88 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.97x = 311.88 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.97x = 44,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,277.60/225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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