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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.12, 335.73 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.12, 335.73 and 137.20 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.12 : 335.73 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.12/335.73 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.12x = 335.73 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.12x = 46,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062.16/224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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