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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.83, 335.77 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.83, 335.77 and 93.87 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.83 : 335.77 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.83/335.77 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.83x = 335.77 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.83x = 31,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,518.93/223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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