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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 308.13 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 308.13 and 186.36 is: 257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 308.13 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/308.13 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 308.13 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 57,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,423.11/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.20

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