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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.10, 334.38 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.10, 334.38 and 126.62 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.10 : 334.38 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.10/334.38 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.10x = 334.38 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.10x = 42,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,339.20/223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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