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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.45, 308.13 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.45, 308.13 and 186.59 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.45 : 308.13 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.45/308.13 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.45x = 308.13 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.45x = 57,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,493.98/223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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