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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 307.58 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 307.58 and 140.01 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 307.58 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/307.58 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 307.58 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 43,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,063.58/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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