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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 335.09 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 335.09 and 130.95 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 335.09 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/335.09 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 335.09 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 43,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,881.62/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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