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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 258 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 258 and 140.24 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 258 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/258 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 258 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 36,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,181.92/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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