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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.87, 335.66 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.87, 335.66 and 132.59 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.87 : 335.66 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.87/335.66 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.87x = 335.66 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.87x = 44,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,503.48/223.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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