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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.39, 307.83 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.39, 307.83 and 190.09 is: 261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.39 : 307.83 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.39/307.83 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.39x = 307.83 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.39x = 58,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,516.50/223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.95

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