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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.36, 309.54 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.36, 309.54 and 126.09 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.36 : 309.54 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.36/309.54 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.36x = 309.54 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.36x = 39,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,030.04/224.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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