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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 307.85 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 307.85 and 194.50 is: 267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 307.85 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/307.85 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 307.85 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 59,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,877.33/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.77

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