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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 308.12 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 308.12 and 135.93 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 308.12 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/308.12 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 308.12 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 41,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,882.07/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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