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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.42, 308.24 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.42, 308.24 and 140.50 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.42 : 308.24 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.42/308.24 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.42x = 308.24 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.42x = 43,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,307.72/223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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