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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 308.88 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 308.88 and 196.38 is: 270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 308.88 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/308.88 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 308.88 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 60,657.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,657.85/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.84

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