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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 308.51 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 308.51 and 136.23 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 308.51 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/308.51 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 308.51 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 42,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,028.32/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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