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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.61, 336.49 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.61, 336.49 and 137.63 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.61 : 336.49 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.61/336.49 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.61x = 336.49 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.61x = 46,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,311.62/224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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