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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.61, 309.94 and 131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.61, 309.94 and 131.35 is: 181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.61 : 309.94 = 131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.61/309.94 = 131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.61x = 309.94 × 131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.61x = 40,710.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710.62/224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.25

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