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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.74, 291.24 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.74, 291.24 and 140.10 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.74 : 291.24 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.74/291.24 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.74x = 291.24 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.74x = 40,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,802.72/193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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