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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 291.42 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 291.42 and 140.43 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 291.42 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/291.42 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 291.42 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 40,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,924.11/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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