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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.94, 308.90 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.94, 308.90 and 187.12 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.94 : 308.90 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.94/308.90 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.94x = 308.90 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.94x = 57,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,801.37/223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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