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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.01, 307.67 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.01, 307.67 and 134.45 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.01 : 307.67 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.01/307.67 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.01x = 307.67 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.01x = 41,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,364.02/223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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