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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 308.78 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.82, 308.78 and 140.93 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.82 : 308.78 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.82/308.78 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.82x = 308.78 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.82x = 43,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,514.82/223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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