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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 308.40 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 308.40 and 186.42 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 308.40 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/308.40 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 308.40 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 57,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,491.93/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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