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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.83, 310.08 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.83, 310.08 and 137.44 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.83 : 310.08 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.83/310.08 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.83x = 310.08 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.83x = 42,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,617.40/224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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