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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.03, 309.11 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.03, 309.11 and 135.48 is: 186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.03 : 309.11 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.03/309.11 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.03x = 309.11 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.03x = 41,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,878.22/224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.94

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