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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 307.66 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 307.66 and 140.14 is: 193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 307.66 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/307.66 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 307.66 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 43,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,115.47/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.45

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