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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 334.95 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 334.95 and 132.03 is: 197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 334.95 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/334.95 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 334.95 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 44,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,221.77/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.77

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