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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 307.51 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 307.51 and 195.55 is: 269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 307.51 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/307.51 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 307.51 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 60,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,132.32/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.25

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