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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 309.02 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 309.02 and 141.05 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 309.02 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/309.02 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 309.02 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 43,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,587.34/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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