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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.32, 307.98 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.32, 307.98 and 194.04 is: 267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.32 : 307.98 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.32/307.98 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.32x = 307.98 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.32x = 59,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760.44/223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.60

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