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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 295.63 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 295.63 and 140.48 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 295.63 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/295.63 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 295.63 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 41,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,530.10/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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