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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.95, 294.98 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.95, 294.98 and 140.15 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.95 : 294.98 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.95/294.98 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.95x = 294.98 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.95x = 41,339.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,339.27/213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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