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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.21, 307.96 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.21, 307.96 and 135.91 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.21 : 307.96 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.21/307.96 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.21x = 307.96 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.21x = 41,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,854.84/223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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