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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.79, 310.26 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.79, 310.26 and 141.83 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.79 : 310.26 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.79/310.26 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.79x = 310.26 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.79x = 44,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,004.18/224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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