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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.73, 335.57 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.73, 335.57 and 132.35 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.73 : 335.57 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.73/335.57 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.73x = 335.57 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.73x = 44,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,410.35/223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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