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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.22, 309.38 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.22, 309.38 and 136.92 is: 188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.22 : 309.38 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.22/309.38 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.22x = 309.38 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.22x = 42,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,360.31/224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.92

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