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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.04, 307.80 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.04, 307.80 and 135.80 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.04 : 307.80 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.04/307.80 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.04x = 307.80 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.04x = 41,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,799.24/223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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