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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 308.84 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 308.84 and 145.19 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 308.84 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/308.84 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 308.84 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 44,840.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840.48/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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