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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.41, 334.88 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.41, 334.88 and 136.69 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.41 : 334.88 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.41/334.88 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.41x = 334.88 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.41x = 45,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774.51/223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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