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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.17, 309.20 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.17, 309.20 and 136.85 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.17 : 309.20 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.17/309.20 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.17x = 309.20 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.17x = 42,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,311.79/224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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