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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.26, 309.59 and 141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.26, 309.59 and 141.41 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.26 : 309.59 = 141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.26/309.59 = 141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.26x = 309.59 × 141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.26x = 43,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779.12/224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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