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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.19, 309.33 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.19, 309.33 and 141.30 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.19 : 309.33 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.19/309.33 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.19x = 309.33 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.19x = 43,708.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,708.33/224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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