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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.43, 309.63 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.43, 309.63 and 135.88 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.43 : 309.63 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.43/309.63 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.43x = 309.63 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.43x = 42,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,072.52/224.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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