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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 334.60 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 334.60 and 189.10 is: 283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 334.60 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/334.60 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 334.60 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 63,272.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,272.86/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.39

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