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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 309.88 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 309.88 and 187.58 is: 258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 309.88 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/309.88 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 309.88 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 58,127.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127.24/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.41

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