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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.97, 309.74 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.97, 309.74 and 188.07 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.97 : 309.74 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.97/309.74 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.97x = 309.74 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.97x = 58,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,251.86/224.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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