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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.78, 335.82 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.78, 335.82 and 132.67 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.78 : 335.82 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.78/335.82 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.78x = 335.82 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.78x = 44,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,553.24/223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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