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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 310.47 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 310.47 and 136.44 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 310.47 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/310.47 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 310.47 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 42,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,360.53/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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