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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 308.88 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 308.88 and 194.80 is: 268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 308.88 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/308.88 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 308.88 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 60,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,169.82/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.66

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