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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 258.12 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 258.12 and 140.42 is: 193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 258.12 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/258.12 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 258.12 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 36,245.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,245.21/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.78

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