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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.22, 309.22 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.22, 309.22 and 140.13 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.22 : 309.22 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.22/309.22 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.22x = 309.22 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.22x = 43,330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,330.65/224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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