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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.73, 283.83 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.73, 283.83 and 140.95 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.73 : 283.83 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.73/283.83 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.73x = 283.83 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.73x = 40,005.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,005.84/189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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