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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.87, 335.84 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.87, 335.84 and 86.92 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.87 : 335.84 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.87/335.84 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.87x = 335.84 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.87x = 29,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,191.21/223.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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