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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 291.66 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 291.66 and 140.50 is: 210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 291.66 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/291.66 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 291.66 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 40,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,978.23/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.92

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