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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.48, 309.88 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.48, 309.88 and 136 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.48 : 309.88 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.48/309.88 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.48x = 309.88 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.48x = 42,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,143.68/224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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