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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.67, 308.39 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.67, 308.39 and 136.32 is: 187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.67 : 308.39 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.67/308.39 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.67x = 308.39 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.67x = 42,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,039.04/223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.96

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