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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.37, 334.54 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.37, 334.54 and 189.04 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.37 : 334.54 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.37/334.54 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.37x = 334.54 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.37x = 63,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,240.50/223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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