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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 308.43 and 190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 308.43 and 190.11 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 308.43 = 190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/308.43 = 190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 308.43 × 190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 58,635.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,635.63/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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