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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.18, 336.39 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.18, 336.39 and 137.72 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.18 : 336.39 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.18/336.39 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.18x = 336.39 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.18x = 46,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,327.63/224.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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