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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 257.78 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 257.78 and 140.40 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 257.78 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/257.78 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 257.78 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 36,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,192.31/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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