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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.19, 309.31 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.19, 309.31 and 141.17 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.19 : 309.31 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.19/309.31 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.19x = 309.31 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.19x = 43,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,663.39/224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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