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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.52, 309.82 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.52, 309.82 and 137.18 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.52 : 309.82 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.52/309.82 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.52x = 309.82 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.52x = 42,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,501.11/224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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