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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.17, 309.02 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.17, 309.02 and 136.69 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.17 : 309.02 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.17/309.02 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.17x = 309.02 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.17x = 42,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,238.49/224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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