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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.14, 309.34 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.14, 309.34 and 136.81 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.14 : 309.34 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.14/309.34 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.14x = 309.34 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.14x = 42,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,321.94/224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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