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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 308.07 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 308.07 and 140.27 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 308.07 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/308.07 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 308.07 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 43,211.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,211.44/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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