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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.37, 309.78 and 145.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.37, 309.78 and 145.73 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.37 : 309.78 = 145.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.37/309.78 = 145.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.37x = 309.78 × 145.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.37x = 45,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,142.69/224.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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