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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.46, 334.40 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.46, 334.40 and 136.77 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.46 : 334.40 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.46/334.40 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.46x = 334.40 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.46x = 45,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,733.87/223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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