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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.31, 308.18 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.31, 308.18 and 134.79 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.31 : 308.18 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.31/308.18 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.31x = 308.18 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.31x = 41,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539.77/223.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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