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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.96, 310.38 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.96, 310.38 and 137.58 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.96 : 310.38 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.96/310.38 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.96x = 310.38 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.96x = 42,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702.08/224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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