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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.19, 309.34 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.19, 309.34 and 125.92 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.19 : 309.34 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.19/309.34 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.19x = 309.34 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.19x = 38,952.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,952.09/224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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