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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.63, 308.54 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.63, 308.54 and 136.28 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.63 : 308.54 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.63/308.54 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.63x = 308.54 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.63x = 42,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,048.94/223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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