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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.05, 334.47 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.05, 334.47 and 131.78 is: 197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.05 : 334.47 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.05/334.47 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.05x = 334.47 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.05x = 44,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,074.78/223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.60

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