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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.56, 291.48 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.56, 291.48 and 140.38 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.56 : 291.48 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.56/291.48 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.56x = 291.48 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.56x = 40,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,917.96/194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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