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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.50, 307.94 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.50, 307.94 and 186.56 is: 257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.50 : 307.94 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.50/307.94 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.50x = 307.94 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.50x = 57,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,446.81/223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.03

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