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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 308.14 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 308.14 and 140.33 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 308.14 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/308.14 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 308.14 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 43,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,241.71/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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