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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 307.87 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 307.87 and 140.28 is: 193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 307.87 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/307.87 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 307.87 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 43,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,187.30/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.43

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