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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 334.65 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 334.65 and 136.99 is: 204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 334.65 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/334.65 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 334.65 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 45,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,843.70/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.99

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