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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.72, 309.80 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.72, 309.80 and 141.78 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.72 : 309.80 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.72/309.80 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.72x = 309.80 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.72x = 43,922.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,922.74/224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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