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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 309.06 and 136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 309.06 and 136.57 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 309.06 = 136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/309.06 = 136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 309.06 × 136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 42,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,208.32/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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