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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.67, 308.52 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.67, 308.52 and 136.25 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.67 : 308.52 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.67/308.52 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.67x = 308.52 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.67x = 42,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,035.85/223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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