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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.04, 309.15 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.04, 309.15 and 135.54 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.04 : 309.15 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.04/309.15 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.04x = 309.15 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.04x = 41,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,902.19/224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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