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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.83, 308.75 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.83, 308.75 and 187.16 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.83 : 308.75 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.83/308.75 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.83x = 308.75 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.83x = 57,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,783.17/223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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