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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 311.76 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 311.76 and 143.19 is: 197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 311.76 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/311.76 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 311.76 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 44,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,640.91/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.53

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