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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 308.04 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 308.04 and 134.78 is: 185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 308.04 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/308.04 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 308.04 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 41,517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,517.63/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.94

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