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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.65, 193.79 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.65, 193.79 and 140.38 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.65 : 193.79 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.65/193.79 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.65x = 193.79 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.65x = 27,204.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,204.11/140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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