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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.03, 309.17 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.03, 309.17 and 135.52 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.03 : 309.17 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.03/309.17 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.03x = 309.17 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.03x = 41,897.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,897.27/224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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