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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.51, 309.58 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.51, 309.58 and 137.12 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.51 : 309.58 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.51/309.58 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.51x = 309.58 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.51x = 42,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,447.72/224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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