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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 286.92 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 286.92 and 140.22 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 286.92 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/286.92 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 286.92 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 40,231.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,231.92/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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