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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.32, 265.04 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.32, 265.04 and 140.48 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.32 : 265.04 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.32/265.04 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.32x = 265.04 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.32x = 37,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,232.82/192.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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