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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.79, 308.84 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.79, 308.84 and 140.87 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.79 : 308.84 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.79/308.84 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.79x = 308.84 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.79x = 43,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,504.75/223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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