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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 308.30 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 308.30 and 134.95 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 308.30 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/308.30 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 308.30 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 41,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,605.09/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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