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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.49, 309.86 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.49, 309.86 and 131.26 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.49 : 309.86 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.49/309.86 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.49x = 309.86 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.49x = 40,672.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,672.22/224.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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