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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 307.99 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 307.99 and 136.01 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 307.99 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/307.99 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 307.99 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 41,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889.04/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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