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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.17, 308.81 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.17, 308.81 and 190.87 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.17 : 308.81 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.17/308.81 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.17x = 308.81 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.17x = 58,941.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,941.61/224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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