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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.72, 309.96 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.72, 309.96 and 187.88 is: 259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.72 : 309.96 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.72/309.96 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.72x = 309.96 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.72x = 58,235.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,235.28/224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.15

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