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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.71, 308.56 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.71, 308.56 and 194.16 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.71 : 308.56 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.71/308.56 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.71x = 308.56 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.71x = 59,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,910.01/223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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