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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 307.69 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 307.69 and 185.68 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 307.69 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/307.69 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 307.69 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 57,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,131.88/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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