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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.41, 309.72 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.41, 309.72 and 126.20 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.41 : 309.72 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.41/309.72 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.41x = 309.72 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.41x = 39,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,086.66/224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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