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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 334.67 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 334.67 and 136.51 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 334.67 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/334.67 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 334.67 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 45,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,684.28/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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