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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 308.28 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 308.28 and 190.92 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 308.28 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/308.28 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 308.28 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 58,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,856.82/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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