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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.93, 310.28 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.93, 310.28 and 141.89 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.93 : 310.28 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.93/310.28 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.93x = 310.28 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.93x = 44,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025.48/224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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