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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 334.67 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 334.67 and 137.78 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 334.67 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/334.67 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 334.67 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 46,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,110.83/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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