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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 308.76 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 308.76 and 187.04 is: 257.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 308.76 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/308.76 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 308.76 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 57,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,750.47/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.81

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