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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 311.85 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 311.85 and 143.14 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 311.85 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/311.85 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 311.85 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 44,638.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,638.21/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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