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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.65, 335.61 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.65, 335.61 and 142.56 is: 213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.65 : 335.61 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.65/335.61 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.65x = 335.61 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.65x = 47,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,844.56/223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.93

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