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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 308.05 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 308.05 and 140.37 is: 193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 308.05 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/308.05 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 308.05 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 43,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240.98/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.78

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