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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.61, 309.92 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.61, 309.92 and 136.10 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.61 : 309.92 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.61/309.92 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.61x = 309.92 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.61x = 42,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,177.88/224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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