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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 334.58 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 334.58 and 193.54 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 334.58 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/334.58 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 334.58 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 64,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,754.53/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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