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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.07, 309.30 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.07, 309.30 and 141.15 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.07 : 309.30 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.07/309.30 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.07x = 309.30 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.07x = 43,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,657.70/224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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