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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 286.95 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 286.95 and 140.24 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 286.95 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/286.95 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 286.95 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 40,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,241.87/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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