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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.19, 308.03 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.19, 308.03 and 135.84 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.19 : 308.03 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.19/308.03 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.19x = 308.03 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.19x = 41,842.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,842.80/223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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