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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.42, 287.19 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.42, 287.19 and 140.72 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.42 : 287.19 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.42/287.19 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.42x = 287.19 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.42x = 40,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,413.38/191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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