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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.13, 334.74 and 76.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.13, 334.74 and 76.90 is: 115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.13 : 334.74 = 76.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.13/334.74 = 76.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.13x = 334.74 × 76.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.13x = 25,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,739.83/223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.36

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