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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 334.73 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 334.73 and 142.04 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 334.73 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/334.73 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 334.73 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 47,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546.24/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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