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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 291.36 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 291.36 and 140.24 is: 210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 291.36 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/291.36 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 291.36 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 40,860.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,860.33/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.10

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