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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.79, 261.72 and 140.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.79, 261.72 and 140.77 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.79 : 261.72 = 140.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.79/261.72 = 140.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.79x = 261.72 × 140.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.79x = 36,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,842.32/189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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