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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 261.14 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 261.14 and 140.10 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 261.14 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/261.14 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 261.14 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 36,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,585.71/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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