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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.13, 308.60 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.13, 308.60 and 190.88 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.13 : 308.60 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.13/308.60 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.13x = 308.60 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.13x = 58,905.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,905.57/224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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