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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 290.66 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 290.66 and 140.04 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 290.66 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/290.66 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 290.66 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 40,703.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,703.33/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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