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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.24, 309.37 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.24, 309.37 and 136.94 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.24 : 309.37 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.24/309.37 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.24x = 309.37 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.24x = 42,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,365.13/224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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