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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.17, 334 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.17, 334 and 194.37 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 334 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/334 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 334 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 64,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,919.58/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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