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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 308.91 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 308.91 and 197.74 is: 273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 308.91 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/308.91 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 308.91 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 61,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,083.86/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.11

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