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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.90, 295.02 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.90, 295.02 and 140.24 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.90 : 295.02 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.90/295.02 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.90x = 295.02 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.90x = 41,373.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,373.60/213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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