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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.73, 310.10 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.73, 310.10 and 141.91 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.73 : 310.10 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.73/310.10 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.73x = 310.10 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.73x = 44,004.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,004.81/224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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