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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.81, 308.99 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.81, 308.99 and 140.99 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.81 : 308.99 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.81/308.99 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.81x = 308.99 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.81x = 43,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,564.47/223.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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