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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.72, 310.56 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.72, 310.56 and 195.92 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.72 : 310.56 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.72/310.56 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.72x = 310.56 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.72x = 60,844.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,844.92/224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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