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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.14, 309.27 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.14, 309.27 and 129.63 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.14 : 309.27 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.14/309.27 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.14x = 309.27 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.14x = 40,090.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,090.67/224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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