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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 335.52 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 335.52 and 137.07 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 335.52 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/335.52 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 335.52 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 45,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,989.73/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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