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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.71, 334.88 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.71, 334.88 and 132.13 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.71 : 334.88 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.71/334.88 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.71x = 334.88 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.71x = 44,248.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,248.69/223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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