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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.44, 309.86 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.44, 309.86 and 141.62 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.44 : 309.86 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.44/309.86 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.44x = 309.86 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.44x = 43,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,880.12/224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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