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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.40, 334.70 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.40, 334.70 and 137.80 is: 206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.40 : 334.70 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.40/334.70 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.40x = 334.70 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.40x = 46,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,121.66/223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.45

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