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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.07, 334.50 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.07, 334.50 and 125.56 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.07 : 334.50 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.07/334.50 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.07x = 334.50 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.07x = 41,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,999.77/223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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