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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 308.18 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 308.18 and 140.48 is: 193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 308.18 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/308.18 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 308.18 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 43,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,293.13/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.81

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