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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.29, 309.53 and 141.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.29, 309.53 and 141.37 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.29 : 309.53 = 141.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.29/309.53 = 141.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.29x = 309.53 × 141.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.29x = 43,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,758.26/224.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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