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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.49, 334.90 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.49, 334.90 and 126.03 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.49 : 334.90 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.49/334.90 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.49x = 334.90 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.49x = 42,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,207.13/223.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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