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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.46, 309.60 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.46, 309.60 and 137.16 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.46 : 309.60 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.46/309.60 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.46x = 309.60 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.46x = 42,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,464.74/224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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