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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 335.06 and 137.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 335.06 and 137.21 is: 205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 335.06 = 137.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/335.06 = 137.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 335.06 × 137.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 45,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,971.22/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.32

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