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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 295.34 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 295.34 and 140.27 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 295.34 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/295.34 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 295.34 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 41,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,425.16/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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