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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.54, 309.98 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.54, 309.98 and 140.54 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.54 : 309.98 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.54/309.98 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.54x = 309.98 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.54x = 43,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,562.34/224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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