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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 334.50 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 334.50 and 131.79 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 334.50 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/334.50 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 334.50 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 44,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,083.76/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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