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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 307.98 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 307.98 and 135.95 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 307.98 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/307.98 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 307.98 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 41,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,868.34/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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