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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.93, 336.05 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.93, 336.05 and 137.30 is: 206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.93 : 336.05 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.93/336.05 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.93x = 336.05 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.93x = 46,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,139.67/223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.05

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