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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 334.92 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 334.92 and 137.22 is: 205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 334.92 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/334.92 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 334.92 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 45,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,957.72/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.30

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