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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 334.56 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 334.56 and 131.88 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 334.56 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/334.56 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 334.56 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 44,121.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,121.77/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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