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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 334.96 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 334.96 and 193.79 is: 289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 334.96 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/334.96 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 334.96 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 64,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,911.90/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.91

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