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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 308.28 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 308.28 and 136.12 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 308.28 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/308.28 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 308.28 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 41,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,963.07/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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