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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 307.90 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 307.90 and 192.17 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 307.90 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/307.90 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 307.90 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 59,169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,169.14/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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