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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.69, 335.56 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.69, 335.56 and 126.22 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.69 : 335.56 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.69/335.56 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.69x = 335.56 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.69x = 42,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,354.38/223.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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