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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.57, 309.81 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.57, 309.81 and 137.19 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.57 : 309.81 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.57/309.81 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.57x = 309.81 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.57x = 42,502.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,502.15/224.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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