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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 307.91 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 307.91 and 186.21 is: 256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 307.91 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/307.91 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 307.91 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 57,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,334.99/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.98

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