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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.37, 309.68 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.37, 309.68 and 141.42 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.37 : 309.68 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.37/309.68 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.37x = 309.68 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.37x = 43,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,795.72/224.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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