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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.52, 334.62 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.52, 334.62 and 136.59 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.52 : 334.62 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.52/334.62 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.52x = 334.62 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.52x = 45,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,705.75/223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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