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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.50, 307.88 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.50, 307.88 and 190.20 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.50 : 307.88 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.50/307.88 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.50x = 307.88 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.50x = 58,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,558.88/223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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