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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.72, 336.91 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.72, 336.91 and 137.96 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.72 : 336.91 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.72/336.91 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.72x = 336.91 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.72x = 46,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,480.10/224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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