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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.60, 308.61 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.60, 308.61 and 136.27 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.60 : 308.61 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.60/308.61 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.60x = 308.61 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.60x = 42,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,054.28/223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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