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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 307.94 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 307.94 and 140.22 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 307.94 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/307.94 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 307.94 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 43,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,178.65/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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