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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 308.54 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223, 308.54 and 191.88 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223 : 308.54 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223/308.54 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223x = 308.54 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223x = 59,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,202.66/223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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