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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.73, 308.03 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.73, 308.03 and 196.19 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.73 : 308.03 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.73/308.03 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.73x = 308.03 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.73x = 60,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,429.88/223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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