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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 261.36 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 261.36 and 140.40 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 261.36 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/261.36 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 261.36 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 36,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,694.94/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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