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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 307.98 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 307.98 and 195.54 is: 269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 307.98 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/307.98 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 307.98 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 60,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,222.41/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.81

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