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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 308.25 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 308.25 and 134.85 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 308.25 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/308.25 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 308.25 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 41,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,568.67/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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