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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.05, 307.83 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.05, 307.83 and 135.71 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.05 : 307.83 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.05/307.83 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.05x = 307.83 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.05x = 41,774.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774.07/223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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