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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.56, 309.99 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.56, 309.99 and 137.35 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.56 : 309.99 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.56/309.99 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.56x = 309.99 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.56x = 42,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,577.13/224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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