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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 307.77 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 307.77 and 140.19 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 307.77 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/307.77 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 307.77 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 43,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,146.28/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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