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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.88, 309.58 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.88, 309.58 and 195.76 is: 269.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.88 : 309.58 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.88/309.58 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.88x = 309.58 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.88x = 60,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,603.38/224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.49

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