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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 334.02 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 334.02 and 131.63 is: 197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 334.02 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/334.02 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 334.02 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 43,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,967.05/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.02

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