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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 308.31 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 308.31 and 125.19 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 308.31 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/308.31 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 308.31 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 38,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,597.33/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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