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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 261.60 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 261.60 and 140.64 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 261.60 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/261.60 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 261.60 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 36,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,791.42/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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