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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.09, 336.51 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.09, 336.51 and 137.60 is: 206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.09 : 336.51 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.09/336.51 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.09x = 336.51 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.09x = 46,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,302.09/224.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.62

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