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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 260.90 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 260.90 and 140.10 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 260.90 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/260.90 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 260.90 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 36,552.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,552.09/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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