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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 335.25 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 335.25 and 136.76 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 335.25 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/335.25 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 335.25 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 45,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,847.11/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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