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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 335.20 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 335.20 and 136.94 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 335.20 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/335.20 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 335.20 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 45,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,902.29/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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