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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.55, 308.52 and 134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.55, 308.52 and 134.99 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.55 : 308.52 = 134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.55/308.52 = 134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.55x = 308.52 × 134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.55x = 41,647.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,647.11/223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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