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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 258.16 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 258.16 and 140.62 is: 193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 258.16 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/258.16 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 258.16 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 36,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,302.46/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.78

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