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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 335.78 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 335.78 and 86.94 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 335.78 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/335.78 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 335.78 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 29,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,192.71/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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