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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 334.72 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 334.72 and 189.58 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 334.72 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/334.72 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 334.72 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 63,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,456.22/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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