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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 242.10 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 242.10 and 140.46 is: 193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 242.10 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/242.10 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 242.10 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 34,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,005.37/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.90

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