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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.33, 335 and 125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.33, 335 and 125.59 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.33 : 335 = 125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.33/335 = 125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.33x = 335 × 125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.33x = 42,072.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,072.65/223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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