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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.66, 291.87 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.66, 291.87 and 140.58 is: 210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.66 : 291.87 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.66/291.87 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.66x = 291.87 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.66x = 41,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,031.08/194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.79

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