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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 308.95 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 308.95 and 135.43 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 308.95 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/308.95 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 308.95 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 41,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,841.10/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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