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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.06, 309.08 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.06, 309.08 and 190.73 is: 263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.06 : 309.08 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.06/309.08 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.06x = 309.08 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.06x = 58,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,952.08/224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.11

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