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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.94, 295.19 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.94, 295.19 and 140.13 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 295.19 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/295.19 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 295.19 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 41,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,365.59/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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