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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 307.20 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 307.20 and 193.84 is: 266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 307.20 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/307.20 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 307.20 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 59,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,547.65/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.89

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