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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 308.25 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 308.25 and 140.55 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 308.25 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/308.25 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 308.25 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 43,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,324.54/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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