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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.13, 334.17 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.13, 334.17 and 141.73 is: 212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.13 : 334.17 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.13/334.17 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.13x = 334.17 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.13x = 47,361.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,361.91/223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.26

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