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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.03, 307.78 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.03, 307.78 and 135.70 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.03 : 307.78 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.03/307.78 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.03x = 307.78 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.03x = 41,765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,765.75/223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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