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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 307.96 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 307.96 and 134.68 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 307.96 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/307.96 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 307.96 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 41,476.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,476.05/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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