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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 307.94 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 307.94 and 192.51 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 307.94 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/307.94 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 307.94 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 59,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,280.57/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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