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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 334.73 and 197.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 334.73 and 197.77 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 334.73 = 197.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/334.73 = 197.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 334.73 × 197.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 66,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,199.21/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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