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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.59, 309.97 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.59, 309.97 and 141.72 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.59 : 309.97 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.59/309.97 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.59x = 309.97 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.59x = 43,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,930.00/224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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