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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 308.17 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 308.17 and 136.02 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 308.17 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/308.17 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 308.17 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 41,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,917.28/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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