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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 308.34 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 308.34 and 190.53 is: 263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 308.34 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/308.34 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 308.34 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 58,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,748.02/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.05

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