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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.37, 307.96 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.37, 307.96 and 140.45 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.37 : 307.96 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.37/307.96 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.37x = 307.96 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.37x = 43,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,251.09/223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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