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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 334.77 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 334.77 and 86.19 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 334.77 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/334.77 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 334.77 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 28,853.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,853.83/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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