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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 334.26 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 334.26 and 131.78 is: 197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 334.26 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/334.26 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 334.26 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 44,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,048.78/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.53

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