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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.68, 308.82 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.68, 308.82 and 140.85 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.68 : 308.82 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.68/308.82 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.68x = 308.82 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.68x = 43,497.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,497.30/223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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