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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 308.76 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 308.76 and 192.03 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 308.76 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/308.76 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 308.76 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 59,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,291.18/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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