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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 334.14 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 334.14 and 140.66 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 334.14 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/334.14 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 334.14 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 46,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,998.46/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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