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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.63, 309.99 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.63, 309.99 and 126.38 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.63 : 309.99 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.63/309.99 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.63x = 309.99 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.63x = 39,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,175.90/224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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