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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 307.56 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 307.56 and 184.20 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 307.56 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/307.56 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 307.56 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 56,652.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,652.55/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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