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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.71, 334.74 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.71, 334.74 and 194.93 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.71 : 334.74 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.71/334.74 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.71x = 334.74 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.71x = 65,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,249.19/223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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