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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.78, 308.73 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.78, 308.73 and 136.42 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.78 : 308.73 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.78/308.73 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.78x = 308.73 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.78x = 42,116.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,116.95/223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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