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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.85, 310.34 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.85, 310.34 and 137.57 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.85 : 310.34 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.85/310.34 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.85x = 310.34 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.85x = 42,692.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,692.79/224.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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