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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.94, 335.84 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.94, 335.84 and 137.26 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.94 : 335.84 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.94/335.84 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.94x = 335.84 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.94x = 46,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,096.90/223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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