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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.53, 334.74 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.53, 334.74 and 131.95 is: 197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.53 : 334.74 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.53/334.74 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.53x = 334.74 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.53x = 44,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,169.86/223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.60

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