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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.14, 258.39 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.14, 258.39 and 140.62 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.14 : 258.39 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.14/258.39 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.14x = 258.39 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.14x = 36,334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,334.10/187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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