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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 309.49 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 309.49 and 126.03 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 309.49 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/309.49 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 309.49 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 39,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,005.02/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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