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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 307.82 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 307.82 and 135.76 is: 187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 307.82 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/307.82 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 307.82 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 41,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,789.64/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.26

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