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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.82, 309.96 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.82, 309.96 and 193.86 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.82 : 309.96 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.82/309.96 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.82x = 309.96 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.82x = 60,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,088.85/224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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