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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.95, 295.39 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.95, 295.39 and 140.39 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.95 : 295.39 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.95/295.39 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.95x = 295.39 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.95x = 41,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,469.13/213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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