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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.46, 308.18 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.46, 308.18 and 140.50 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.46 : 308.18 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.46/308.18 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.46x = 308.18 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.46x = 43,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,299.29/223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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