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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.85, 335.57 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.85, 335.57 and 135.86 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.85 : 335.57 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.85/335.57 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.85x = 335.57 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.85x = 45,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,588.18/223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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