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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 307.86 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 307.86 and 190.76 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 307.86 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/307.86 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 307.86 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 58,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,727.37/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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