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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.73, 335.78 and 126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.73, 335.78 and 126.33 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.73 : 335.78 = 126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.73/335.78 = 126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.73x = 335.78 × 126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.73x = 42,417.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,417.81/223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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