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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 295.18 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 295.18 and 140.22 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 295.18 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/295.18 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 295.18 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 41,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,390.14/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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