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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.95, 309.06 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.95, 309.06 and 141.02 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.95 : 309.06 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.95/309.06 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.95x = 309.06 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.95x = 43,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,582.10/223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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