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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.45, 286.97 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.45, 286.97 and 140.31 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.45 : 286.97 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.45/286.97 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.45x = 286.97 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.45x = 40,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,264.06/191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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