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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 307.92 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 307.92 and 183.99 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 307.92 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/307.92 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 307.92 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 56,654.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,654.20/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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