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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 264.40 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 264.40 and 140 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 264.40 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/264.40 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 264.40 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 37,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,016/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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