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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.57, 309.79 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.57, 309.79 and 141.52 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.57 : 309.79 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.57/309.79 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.57x = 309.79 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.57x = 43,841.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,841.48/224.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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