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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.21, 307.92 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.21, 307.92 and 135.73 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.21 : 307.92 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.21/307.92 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.21x = 307.92 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.21x = 41,793.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,793.98/223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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