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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 308.11 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 308.11 and 135.88 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 308.11 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/308.11 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 308.11 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 41,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,865.99/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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