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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.67, 308.66 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.67, 308.66 and 140.83 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.67 : 308.66 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.67/308.66 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.67x = 308.66 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.67x = 43,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,468.59/223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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