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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.74, 310.37 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.74, 310.37 and 187.53 is: 258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.74 : 310.37 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.74/310.37 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.74x = 310.37 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.74x = 58,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203.69/224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.98

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