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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.88, 337.62 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.88, 337.62 and 190.92 is: 286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.88 : 337.62 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.88/337.62 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.88x = 337.62 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.88x = 64,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,458.41/224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.63

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