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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 309.08 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 309.08 and 136.64 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 309.08 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/309.08 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 309.08 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 42,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,232.69/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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