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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.15, 334.86 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.15, 334.86 and 131.80 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.15 : 334.86 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.15/334.86 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.15x = 334.86 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.15x = 44,134.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,134.55/223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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