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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 309.26 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 309.26 and 187.32 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 309.26 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/309.26 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 309.26 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 57,930.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,930.58/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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