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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 335.26 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 335.26 and 189.68 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 335.26 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/335.26 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 335.26 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 63,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,589.61/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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