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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.88, 335.84 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.88, 335.84 and 132.53 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.88 : 335.84 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.88/335.84 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.88x = 335.84 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.88x = 44,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,508.88/223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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