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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.83, 295.12 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.83, 295.12 and 140.36 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.83 : 295.12 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.83/295.12 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.83x = 295.12 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.83x = 41,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,422.34/213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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