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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.59, 308.59 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.59, 308.59 and 135.14 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.59 : 308.59 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.59/308.59 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.59x = 308.59 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.59x = 41,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,700.97/223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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