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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.31, 309.43 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.31, 309.43 and 141.28 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.31 : 309.43 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.31/309.43 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.31x = 309.43 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.31x = 43,716.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,716.27/224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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