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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 308.75 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 308.75 and 193.20 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 308.75 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/308.75 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 308.75 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 59,649.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,649.53/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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