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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 294.88 and 140.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 294.88 and 140.11 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 294.88 = 140.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/294.88 = 140.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 294.88 × 140.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 41,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315.64/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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