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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.98, 310.44 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.98, 310.44 and 137.68 is: 189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.98 : 310.44 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.98/310.44 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.98x = 310.44 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.98x = 42,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,741.38/224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.98

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