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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 238.84 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 238.84 and 140.30 is: 193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 238.84 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/238.84 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 238.84 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 33,509.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,509.25/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.78

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