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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.11, 309.25 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.11, 309.25 and 134.35 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.11 : 309.25 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.11/309.25 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.11x = 309.25 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.11x = 41,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,547.74/224.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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