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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.20, 260.84 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.20, 260.84 and 140.00 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.20 : 260.84 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.20/260.84 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.20x = 260.84 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.20x = 36,516.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516.65/189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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