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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.39, 308.25 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.39, 308.25 and 136.03 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.39 : 308.25 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.39/308.25 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.39x = 308.25 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.39x = 41,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,931.25/223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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