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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.41, 335.10 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.41, 335.10 and 131.82 is: 197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.41 : 335.10 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.41/335.10 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.41x = 335.10 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.41x = 44,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,172.88/223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.72

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