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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.56, 308.42 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.56, 308.42 and 140.52 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.56 : 308.42 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.56/308.42 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.56x = 308.42 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.56x = 43,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,339.18/223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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