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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 333.87 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 333.87 and 131.86 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 333.87 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/333.87 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 333.87 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 44,024.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024.10/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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