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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.28, 265.20 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.28, 265.20 and 140.02 is: 193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.28 : 265.20 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.28/265.20 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.28x = 265.20 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.28x = 37,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133.30/192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.12

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