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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.45, 308.43 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.45, 308.43 and 140.53 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.45 : 308.43 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.45/308.43 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.45x = 308.43 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.45x = 43,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,343.67/223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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