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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.04, 309.21 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.04, 309.21 and 136.68 is: 188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.04 : 309.21 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.04/309.21 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.04x = 309.21 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.04x = 42,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,262.82/224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.64

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