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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.80, 204.28 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.80, 204.28 and 140.34 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.80 : 204.28 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.80/204.28 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.80x = 204.28 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.80x = 28,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,668.66/147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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