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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.40, 309.71 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.40, 309.71 and 141.54 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.40 : 309.71 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.40/309.71 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.40x = 309.71 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.40x = 43,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,836.35/224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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