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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 308.68 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 308.68 and 182.39 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 308.68 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/308.68 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 308.68 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 56,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,298.15/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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