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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 334.89 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 334.89 and 131.91 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 334.89 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/334.89 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 334.89 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 44,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,175.34/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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