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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 335.80 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 335.80 and 86.93 is: 130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 335.80 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/335.80 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 335.80 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 29,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,189.36/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.36

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