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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 258.34 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 258.34 and 140.13 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 258.34 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/258.34 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 258.34 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 36,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,201.10/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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