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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.72, 308.68 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.72, 308.68 and 136.36 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.72 : 308.68 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.72/308.68 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.72x = 308.68 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.72x = 42,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,091.60/223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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