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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 335.06 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 335.06 and 191.26 is: 286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 335.06 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/335.06 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 335.06 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 64,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,083.58/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.52

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