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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.78, 308.87 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.78, 308.87 and 136.48 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.78 : 308.87 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.78/308.87 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.78x = 308.87 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.78x = 42,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,154.58/223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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