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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 307.38 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 307.38 and 186.04 is: 256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 307.38 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/307.38 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 307.38 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 57,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,184.98/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.43

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