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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.13, 308.06 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.13, 308.06 and 135.95 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.13 : 308.06 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.13/308.06 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.13x = 308.06 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.13x = 41,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,880.97/223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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