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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.82, 295.08 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.82, 295.08 and 140.08 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.82 : 295.08 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.82/295.08 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.82x = 295.08 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.82x = 41,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,334.81/213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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