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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.49, 309.88 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.49, 309.88 and 141.65 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.49 : 309.88 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.49/309.88 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.49x = 309.88 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.49x = 43,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,893.49/224.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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