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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.10, 309.27 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.10, 309.27 and 136.82 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.10 : 309.27 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.10/309.27 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.10x = 309.27 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.10x = 42,314.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,314.32/224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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