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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.06, 307.68 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.06, 307.68 and 140.14 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.06 : 307.68 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.06/307.68 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.06x = 307.68 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.06x = 43,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,118.28/223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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