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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.73, 308.67 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.73, 308.67 and 135.15 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.73 : 308.67 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.73/308.67 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.73x = 308.67 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.73x = 41,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,716.75/223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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