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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.32, 309.44 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.32, 309.44 and 141.40 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.32 : 309.44 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.32/309.44 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.32x = 309.44 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.32x = 43,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,754.82/224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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