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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 334.38 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 334.38 and 131.94 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 334.38 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/334.38 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 334.38 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 44,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,118.10/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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