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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.21, 197.36 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.21, 197.36 and 140.58 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.21 : 197.36 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.21/197.36 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.21x = 197.36 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.21x = 27,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,744.17/143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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