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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.68, 309.06 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.68, 309.06 and 194.52 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.68 : 309.06 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.68/309.06 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.68x = 309.06 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.68x = 60,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,118.35/223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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