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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.03, 334.23 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.03, 334.23 and 131.60 is: 197.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.03 : 334.23 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.03/334.23 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.03x = 334.23 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.03x = 43,984.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,984.67/223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.21

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