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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.46, 259.07 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.46, 259.07 and 140.99 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.46 : 259.07 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.46/259.07 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.46x = 259.07 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.46x = 36,526.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,526.28/187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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