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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.97, 260.93 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.97, 260.93 and 140.37 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.97 : 260.93 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.97/260.93 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.97x = 260.93 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.97x = 36,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,626.74/188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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