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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.54, 309.82 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.54, 309.82 and 135.98 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.54 : 309.82 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.54/309.82 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.54x = 309.82 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.54x = 42,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,129.32/224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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