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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 308.71 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 308.71 and 136.38 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 308.71 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/308.71 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 308.71 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 42,103.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103.20/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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