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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 307.98 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 307.98 and 183.90 is: 253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 307.98 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/307.98 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 307.98 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 56,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,637.52/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.55

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