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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 308.43 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 308.43 and 190.17 is: 262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 308.43 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/308.43 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 308.43 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 58,654.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,654.13/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.58

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