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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 308.97 and 141.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 308.97 and 141.00 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 308.97 = 141.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/308.97 = 141.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 308.97 × 141.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 43,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,562.52/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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