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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.67, 294.78 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.67, 294.78 and 140.10 is: 193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.67 : 294.78 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.67/294.78 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.67x = 294.78 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.67x = 41,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,298.68/213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.28

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