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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 308.97 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 308.97 and 136.62 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 308.97 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/308.97 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 308.97 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 42,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,211.48/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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