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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.89, 335.29 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.89, 335.29 and 191.20 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.89 : 335.29 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.89/335.29 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.89x = 335.29 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.89x = 64,107.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,107.45/223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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