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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.71, 294.73 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.71, 294.73 and 140.07 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.71 : 294.73 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.71/294.73 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.71x = 294.73 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.71x = 41,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,282.48/213.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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