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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 308.96 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 308.96 and 140.96 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 308.96 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/308.96 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 308.96 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 43,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,551.00/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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