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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.79, 310.37 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.79, 310.37 and 137.52 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.79 : 310.37 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.79/310.37 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.79x = 310.37 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.79x = 42,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,681.39/224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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