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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 334.82 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 334.82 and 132 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 334.82 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/334.82 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 334.82 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 44,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,196.24/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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