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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.53, 308.45 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.53, 308.45 and 135.04 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.53 : 308.45 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.53/308.45 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.53x = 308.45 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.53x = 41,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,652.41/223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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