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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 261.05 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 261.05 and 140.18 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 261.05 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/261.05 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 261.05 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 36,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,593.99/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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