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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.21, 261.53 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.21, 261.53 and 140.52 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.21 : 261.53 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.21/261.53 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.21x = 261.53 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.21x = 36,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,750.20/189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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