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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.53, 308.53 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.53, 308.53 and 136.26 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.53 : 308.53 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.53/308.53 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.53x = 308.53 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.53x = 42,038.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,038.07/223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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