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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.45, 309.69 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.45, 309.69 and 137.10 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.45 : 309.69 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.45/309.69 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.45x = 309.69 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.45x = 42,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,458.50/224.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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