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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 335.70 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 335.70 and 126.15 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 335.70 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/335.70 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 335.70 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 42,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,348.56/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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