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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.15, 309.48 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.15, 309.48 and 141.38 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.15 : 309.48 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.15/309.48 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.15x = 309.48 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.15x = 43,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,754.28/224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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