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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 306.90 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 306.90 and 190.32 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 306.90 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/306.90 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 306.90 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 58,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,409.21/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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