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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.77, 310.03 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.77, 310.03 and 141.80 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.77 : 310.03 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.77/310.03 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.77x = 310.03 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.77x = 43,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,960.35/224.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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