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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 307.36 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 307.36 and 140 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 307.36 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/307.36 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 307.36 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 43,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,030.40/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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