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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.79, 308.27 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.79, 308.27 and 186.93 is: 257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.79 : 308.27 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.79/308.27 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.79x = 308.27 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.79x = 57,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,625.38/223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.50

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