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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 308.86 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.82, 308.86 and 125.60 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.82 : 308.86 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.82/308.86 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.82x = 308.86 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.82x = 38,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792.82/223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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