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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.68, 308.72 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.68, 308.72 and 140.72 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.68 : 308.72 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.68/308.72 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.68x = 308.72 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.68x = 43,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,443.08/223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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