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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.07, 308.01 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.07, 308.01 and 140.32 is: 193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.07 : 308.01 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.07/308.01 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.07x = 308.01 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.07x = 43,220.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,220.87/223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.76

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