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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.89, 308.96 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.89, 308.96 and 141.04 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.89 : 308.96 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.89/308.96 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.89x = 308.96 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.89x = 43,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,575.72/223.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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