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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.10, 307.17 and 196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.10, 307.17 and 196.85 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.10 : 307.17 = 196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.10/307.17 = 196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.10x = 307.17 × 196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.10x = 60,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,466.41/223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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