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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 335.54 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 335.54 and 138.20 is: 207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 335.54 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/335.54 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 335.54 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 46,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,371.63/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.35

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