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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.90, 287.46 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.90, 287.46 and 140.28 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.90 : 287.46 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.90/287.46 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.90x = 287.46 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.90x = 40,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,324.89/191.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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