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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 309.03 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 309.03 and 140.95 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 309.03 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/309.03 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 309.03 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 43,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,557.78/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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