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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 335.54 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 335.54 and 131.21 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 335.54 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/335.54 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 335.54 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 44,024.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024.85/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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