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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.77, 336.27 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.77, 336.27 and 132.54 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.77 : 336.27 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.77/336.27 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.77x = 336.27 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.77x = 44,569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,569.23/223.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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