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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 307.54 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 307.54 and 192.32 is: 265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 307.54 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/307.54 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 307.54 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 59,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,146.09/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.13

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