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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 309.67 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 309.67 and 192.78 is: 266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 309.67 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/309.67 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 309.67 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 59,698.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,698.18/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.80

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