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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.17, 309.21 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.17, 309.21 and 189.43 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.17 : 309.21 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.17/309.21 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.17x = 309.21 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.17x = 58,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573.65/224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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