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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.35, 258.13 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.35, 258.13 and 140.65 is: 193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.35 : 258.13 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.35/258.13 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.35x = 258.13 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.35x = 36,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,305.28/187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.78

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