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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 335.82 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 335.82 and 132.56 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 335.82 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/335.82 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 335.82 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 44,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,516.30/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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