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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 261.27 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 261.27 and 140.29 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 261.27 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/261.27 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 261.27 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 36,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,653.57/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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