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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.49, 308.45 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.49, 308.45 and 140.66 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.49 : 308.45 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.49/308.45 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.49x = 308.45 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.49x = 43,386.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,386.58/223.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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