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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 294.72 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 294.72 and 140.08 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 294.72 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/294.72 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 294.72 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 41,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284.38/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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