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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 287.43 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 287.43 and 140.43 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 287.43 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/287.43 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 287.43 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 40,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,363.79/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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