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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 309.09 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 309.09 and 188.44 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 309.09 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/309.09 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 309.09 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 58,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,244.92/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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