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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.90, 310.38 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.90, 310.38 and 136.44 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.90 : 310.38 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.90/310.38 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.90x = 310.38 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.90x = 42,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,348.25/224.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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