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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.60, 334.43 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.60, 334.43 and 195.12 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.60 : 334.43 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.60/334.43 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.60x = 334.43 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.60x = 65,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,254.21/223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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