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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.94, 309.48 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.94, 309.48 and 196.40 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.94 : 309.48 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.94/309.48 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.94x = 309.48 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.94x = 60,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,781.87/223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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