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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.73, 310.05 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.73, 310.05 and 141.75 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.73 : 310.05 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.73/310.05 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.73x = 310.05 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.73x = 43,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,949.59/224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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