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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 310.71 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 310.71 and 188.40 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 310.71 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/310.71 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 310.71 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 58,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,537.76/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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