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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.93, 309.26 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.93, 309.26 and 192.92 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.93 : 309.26 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.93/309.26 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.93x = 309.26 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.93x = 59,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,661.47/223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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