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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.43, 334.89 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.43, 334.89 and 190.85 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.43 : 334.89 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.43/334.89 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.43x = 334.89 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.43x = 63,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,912.08/223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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