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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.63, 261.81 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.63, 261.81 and 140.42 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.63 : 261.81 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.63/261.81 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.63x = 261.81 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.63x = 36,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,764.01/189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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