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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.93, 310.01 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.93, 310.01 and 193.71 is: 266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.93 : 310.01 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.93/310.01 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.93x = 310.01 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.93x = 60,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,052.04/224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.98

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