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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 258.26 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 258.26 and 140.66 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 258.26 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/258.26 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 258.26 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 36,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324.86/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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