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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 307.67 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 307.67 and 135.74 is: 187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 307.67 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/307.67 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 307.67 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 41,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,763.22/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.26

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