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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 335.36 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 335.36 and 125.83 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 335.36 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/335.36 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 335.36 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 42,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197.72/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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