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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.99, 310.42 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.99, 310.42 and 136.48 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.99 : 310.42 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.99/310.42 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.99x = 310.42 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.99x = 42,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,365.00/224.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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