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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.49, 308.49 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.49, 308.49 and 136.16 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.49 : 308.49 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.49/308.49 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.49x = 308.49 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.49x = 42,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,004.00/223.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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