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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 308.32 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 308.32 and 136.10 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 308.32 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/308.32 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 308.32 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 41,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,960.13/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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