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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 336.02 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 336.02 and 137.18 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 336.02 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/336.02 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 336.02 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 46,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,095.38/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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