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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 257.48 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 257.48 and 140.33 is: 193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 257.48 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/257.48 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 257.48 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 36,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,132.14/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.18

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