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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.56, 334.92 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.56, 334.92 and 136.98 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.56 : 334.92 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.56/334.92 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.56x = 334.92 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.56x = 45,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,877.34/223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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