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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 335.49 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.82, 335.49 and 93.89 is: 140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.82 : 335.49 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.82/335.49 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.82x = 335.49 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.82x = 31,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,500.52/223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.74

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