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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.17, 292.40 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.17, 292.40 and 140.44 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.17 : 292.40 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.17/292.40 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.17x = 292.40 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.17x = 41,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,064.66/194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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