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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.88, 308.21 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.88, 308.21 and 194.76 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.88 : 308.21 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.88/308.21 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.88x = 308.21 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.88x = 60,026.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,026.01/223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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