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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 307.40 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 307.40 and 191.75 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 307.40 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/307.40 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 307.40 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 58,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,943.66/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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