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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 308.94 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 308.94 and 141 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 308.94 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/308.94 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 308.94 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 43,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,560.54/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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