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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 308.78 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 308.78 and 136.41 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 308.78 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/308.78 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 308.78 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 42,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,118.45/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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