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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 307.60 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 307.60 and 190.55 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 307.60 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/307.60 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 307.60 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 58,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,613.47/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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