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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.69, 335.54 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.69, 335.54 and 142.45 is: 213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.69 : 335.54 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.69/335.54 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.69x = 335.54 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.69x = 47,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,796.96/223.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.68

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