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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.69, 294.81 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.69, 294.81 and 140.01 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.69 : 294.81 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.69/294.81 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.69x = 294.81 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.69x = 41,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,276.35/213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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