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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.61, 309.87 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.61, 309.87 and 189.51 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.61 : 309.87 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.61/309.87 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.61x = 309.87 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.61x = 58,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,723.46/224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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