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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 287.61 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 287.61 and 140.76 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 287.61 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/287.61 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 287.61 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 40,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,483.98/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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