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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.49, 308.31 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.49, 308.31 and 140.57 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.49 : 308.31 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.49/308.31 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.49x = 308.31 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.49x = 43,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,337.60/223.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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