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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.25, 309.57 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.25, 309.57 and 141.56 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.25 : 309.57 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.25/309.57 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.25x = 309.57 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.25x = 43,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,821.18/224.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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