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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.33, 308.04 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.33, 308.04 and 136 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.33 : 308.04 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.33/308.04 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.33x = 308.04 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.33x = 41,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,893.44/223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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