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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 309.03 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 309.03 and 135.46 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 309.03 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/309.03 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 309.03 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 41,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,861.20/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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