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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.73, 335.48 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.73, 335.48 and 93.79 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.73 : 335.48 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.73/335.48 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.73x = 335.48 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.73x = 31,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,462.99/223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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