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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.63, 308.45 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.63, 308.45 and 194.06 is: 267.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.63 : 308.45 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.63/308.45 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.63x = 308.45 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.63x = 59,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,856.84/223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.67

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