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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.06, 307.78 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.06, 307.78 and 134.52 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.06 : 307.78 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.06/307.78 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.06x = 307.78 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.06x = 41,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,402.57/223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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