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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.55, 310.01 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.55, 310.01 and 141.68 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.55 : 310.01 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.55/310.01 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.55x = 310.01 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.55x = 43,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,922.28/224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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