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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.19, 334.92 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.19, 334.92 and 141.74 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.19 : 334.92 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.19/334.92 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.19x = 334.92 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.19x = 47,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,471.56/223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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