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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 308.69 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 308.69 and 135.25 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 308.69 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/308.69 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 308.69 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 41,750.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750.09/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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