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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.19, 309.83 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.19, 309.83 and 191.79 is: 265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.19 : 309.83 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.19/309.83 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.19x = 309.83 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.19x = 59,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,421.34/224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.05

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