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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 335.37 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 335.37 and 132.86 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 335.37 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/335.37 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 335.37 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 44,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,558.59/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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