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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.06, 257.94 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.06, 257.94 and 140.38 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.06 : 257.94 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.06/257.94 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.06x = 257.94 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.06x = 36,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,209.62/187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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