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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.83, 308.85 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.83, 308.85 and 135.30 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.83 : 308.85 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.83/308.85 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.83x = 308.85 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.83x = 41,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,787.41/223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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