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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 307.86 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 307.86 and 134.54 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 307.86 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/307.86 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 307.86 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 41,419.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,419.48/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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