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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.89, 294.89 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.89, 294.89 and 140.18 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.89 : 294.89 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.89/294.89 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.89x = 294.89 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.89x = 41,338.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,338.77/213.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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