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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.00, 307.99 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.00, 307.99 and 140.18 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.00 : 307.99 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.00/307.99 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.00x = 307.99 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.00x = 43,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,172.50/223.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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