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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.82, 310.61 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.82, 310.61 and 187.86 is: 259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.82 : 310.61 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.82/310.61 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.82x = 310.61 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.82x = 58,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,351.19/224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.55

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