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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.60, 334.82 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.60, 334.82 and 130.65 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.60 : 334.82 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.60/334.82 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.60x = 334.82 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.60x = 43,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,742.56/223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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