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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 335.72 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.82, 335.72 and 133.09 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.82 : 335.72 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.82/335.72 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.82x = 335.72 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.82x = 44,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,680.97/223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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