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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.53, 336.62 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.53, 336.62 and 137.73 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.53 : 336.62 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.53/336.62 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.53x = 336.62 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.53x = 46,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,361.98/224.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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