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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.96, 334.40 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.96, 334.40 and 191.56 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.96 : 334.40 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.96/334.40 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.96x = 334.40 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.96x = 64,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,057.66/223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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