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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 334.69 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 334.69 and 130.55 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 334.69 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/334.69 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 334.69 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 43,691.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,691.45/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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