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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 261.44 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 261.44 and 140.42 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 261.44 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/261.44 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 261.44 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 36,709.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,709.40/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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