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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.15, 334.18 and 126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.15, 334.18 and 126.67 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.15 : 334.18 = 126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.15/334.18 = 126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.15x = 334.18 × 126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.15x = 42,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,330.58/223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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