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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.68, 308.52 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.68, 308.52 and 190.67 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.68 : 308.52 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.68/308.52 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.68x = 308.52 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.68x = 58,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,823.97/223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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