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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 308.01 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 308.01 and 189.90 is: 262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 308.01 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/308.01 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 308.01 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 58,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,491.10/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.06

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