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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.88, 310.26 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.88, 310.26 and 195.72 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.88 : 310.26 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.88/310.26 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.88x = 310.26 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.88x = 60,724.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,724.09/224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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