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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 308.96 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 308.96 and 195.94 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 308.96 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/308.96 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 308.96 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 60,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,537.62/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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