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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.19, 309.38 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.19, 309.38 and 136.80 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.19 : 309.38 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.19/309.38 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.19x = 309.38 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.19x = 42,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,322.50/224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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