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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 261.84 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 261.84 and 140.52 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 261.84 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/261.84 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 261.84 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 36,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,793.76/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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