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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 309.54 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 309.54 and 126.06 is: 173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 309.54 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/309.54 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 309.54 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 39,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,020.61/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.98

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