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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.67, 310.16 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.67, 310.16 and 137.37 is: 189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.67 : 310.16 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.67/310.16 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.67x = 310.16 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.67x = 42,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,605.99/224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.64

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