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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 310.19 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 310.19 and 136.20 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 310.19 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/310.19 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 310.19 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 42,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,247.88/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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