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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.37, 308.03 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.37, 308.03 and 140.39 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.37 : 308.03 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.37/308.03 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.37x = 308.03 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.37x = 43,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244.33/223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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