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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.62, 291.93 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.62, 291.93 and 140.35 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.62 : 291.93 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.62/291.93 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.62x = 291.93 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.62x = 40,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,972.38/194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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