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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 308.24 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 308.24 and 139.34 is: 192.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 308.24 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/308.24 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 308.24 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 42,950.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,950.76/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.23

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