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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.68, 309.48 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.68, 309.48 and 189.68 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.68 : 309.48 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.68/309.48 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.68x = 309.48 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.68x = 58,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,702.17/224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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