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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.33, 308.08 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.33, 308.08 and 135.98 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.33 : 308.08 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.33/308.08 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.33x = 308.08 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.33x = 41,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,892.72/223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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