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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 308.15 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 308.15 and 135.97 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 308.15 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/308.15 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 308.15 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 41,899.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,899.16/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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