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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 295.29 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 295.29 and 140.23 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 295.29 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/295.29 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 295.29 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 41,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,407.82/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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