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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.31, 265.21 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.31, 265.21 and 140.20 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.31 : 265.21 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.31/265.21 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.31x = 265.21 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.31x = 37,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,182.44/192.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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