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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 294.74 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 294.74 and 140.02 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 294.74 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/294.74 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 294.74 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 41,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,269.49/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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