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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 257.91 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 257.91 and 140.58 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 257.91 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/257.91 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 257.91 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 36,256.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,256.99/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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