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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.08, 309.26 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.08, 309.26 and 187.16 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.08 : 309.26 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.08/309.26 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.08x = 309.26 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.08x = 57,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,881.10/224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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