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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 295.24 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 295.24 and 140.44 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 295.24 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/295.24 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 295.24 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 41,463.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,463.51/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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