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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.07, 307.71 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.07, 307.71 and 135.75 is: 187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.07 : 307.71 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.07/307.71 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.07x = 307.71 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.07x = 41,771.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,771.63/223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.26

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