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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 258.64 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 258.64 and 140.81 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 258.64 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/258.64 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 258.64 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 36,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,418.25/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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