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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.38, 309.71 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.38, 309.71 and 137.03 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.38 : 309.71 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.38/309.71 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.38x = 309.71 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.38x = 42,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438.88/224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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