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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.16, 309.45 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.16, 309.45 and 136.88 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.16 : 309.45 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.16/309.45 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.16x = 309.45 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.16x = 42,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,357.52/224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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