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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.33, 308.06 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.33, 308.06 and 136.06 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.33 : 308.06 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.33/308.06 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.33x = 308.06 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.33x = 41,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,914.64/223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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