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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.57, 308.41 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.57, 308.41 and 140.52 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.57 : 308.41 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.57/308.41 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.57x = 308.41 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.57x = 43,337.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,337.77/223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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