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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.02, 309.18 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.02, 309.18 and 141.13 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.02 : 309.18 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.02/309.18 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.02x = 309.18 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.02x = 43,634.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,634.57/224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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