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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.80, 309.84 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.80, 309.84 and 187.84 is: 258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.80 : 309.84 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.80/309.84 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.80x = 309.84 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.80x = 58,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,200.35/224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.90

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