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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 334.26 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 334.26 and 131.76 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 334.26 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/334.26 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 334.26 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 44,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,042.10/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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