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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.62, 308.40 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.62, 308.40 and 139.56 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.62 : 308.40 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.62/308.40 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.62x = 308.40 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.62x = 43,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,040.30/223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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