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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.03, 307.50 and 183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.03, 307.50 and 183.01 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.03 : 307.50 = 183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.03/307.50 = 183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.03x = 307.50 × 183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.03x = 56,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,273.12/223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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