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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.23, 309.48 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.23, 309.48 and 136.93 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.23 : 309.48 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.23/309.48 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.23x = 309.48 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.23x = 42,377.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,377.10/224.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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