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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.77, 335.97 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.77, 335.97 and 126.46 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.77 : 335.97 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.77/335.97 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.77x = 335.97 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.77x = 42,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,485.93/223.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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