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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 335.71 and 137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 335.71 and 137.13 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 335.71 = 137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/335.71 = 137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 335.71 × 137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 46,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,034.82/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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