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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 308.03 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 308.03 and 135.96 is: 187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 308.03 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/308.03 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 308.03 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 41,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,879.08/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.50

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