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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.33, 309.59 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.33, 309.59 and 137 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.33 : 309.59 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.33/309.59 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.33x = 309.59 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.33x = 42,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,413.15/224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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