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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.17, 308.04 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.17, 308.04 and 135.82 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 308.04 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/308.04 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 308.04 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 41,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,837.99/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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