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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.84, 310.47 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.84, 310.47 and 137.54 is: 189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.84 : 310.47 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.84/310.47 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.84x = 310.47 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.84x = 42,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702.04/224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.92

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