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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.73, 334.98 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.73, 334.98 and 132.20 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.73 : 334.98 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.73/334.98 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.73x = 334.98 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.73x = 44,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282.68/223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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