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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 309 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 309 and 136.58 is: 188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 309 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/309 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 309 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 42,203.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,203.22/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.44

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