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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 308.13 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 308.13 and 135.84 is: 187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 308.13 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/308.13 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 308.13 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 41,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,856.38/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.53

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