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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.07, 307.88 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.07, 307.88 and 186.16 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.07 : 307.88 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.07/307.88 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.07x = 307.88 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.07x = 57,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,314.94/223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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