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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 308.04 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 308.04 and 139.34 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 308.04 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/308.04 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 308.04 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 42,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,920.75/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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