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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 308.45 and 135.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 308.45 and 135.00 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 308.45 = 135.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/308.45 = 135.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 308.45 × 135.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 41,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,638.53/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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