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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.06, 307.86 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.06, 307.86 and 135.79 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.06 : 307.86 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.06/307.86 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.06x = 307.86 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.06x = 41,804.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,804.31/223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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