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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.02, 308.99 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.02, 308.99 and 141.04 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.02 : 308.99 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.02/308.99 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.02x = 308.99 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.02x = 43,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,580.29/224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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