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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 307.44 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 307.44 and 186.03 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 307.44 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/307.44 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 307.44 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 57,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,193.06/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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