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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.55, 334.87 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.55, 334.87 and 131.98 is: 197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.55 : 334.87 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.55/334.87 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.55x = 334.87 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.55x = 44,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193.81/223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.69

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