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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.95, 292.22 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.95, 292.22 and 140.82 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.95 : 292.22 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.95/292.22 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.95x = 292.22 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.95x = 41,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,150.42/194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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