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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 258.17 and 140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 258.17 and 140.77 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 258.17 = 140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/258.17 = 140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 258.17 × 140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 36,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,341.24/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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