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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.59, 309.75 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.59, 309.75 and 195.43 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.59 : 309.75 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.59/309.75 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.59x = 309.75 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.59x = 60,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,534.44/224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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