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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.10, 334.05 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.10, 334.05 and 195.42 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.10 : 334.05 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.10/334.05 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.10x = 334.05 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.10x = 65,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,280.05/223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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