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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.17, 308.03 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.17, 308.03 and 135.90 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 308.03 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/308.03 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 308.03 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 41,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,860.60/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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