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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.08, 335.97 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.08, 335.97 and 137.44 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.08 : 335.97 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.08/335.97 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.08x = 335.97 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.08x = 46,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,175.72/224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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