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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.32, 309.60 and 137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.32, 309.60 and 137.05 is: 189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.32 : 309.60 = 137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.32/309.60 = 137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.32x = 309.60 × 137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.32x = 42,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,430.68/224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.15

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