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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.60, 308.52 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.60, 308.52 and 140.80 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.60 : 308.52 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.60/308.52 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.60x = 308.52 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.60x = 43,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,439.62/223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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