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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.17, 334.80 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.17, 334.80 and 131.93 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 334.80 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/334.80 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 334.80 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 44,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,169.50/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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