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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.17, 308.05 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.17, 308.05 and 134.61 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 308.05 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/308.05 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 308.05 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 41,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,467.61/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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