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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 308.10 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 308.10 and 135.96 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 308.10 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/308.10 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 308.10 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 41,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889.28/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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