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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 334.58 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 334.58 and 130.60 is: 195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 334.58 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/334.58 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 334.58 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 43,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,694.66/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.83

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