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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.34, 265.44 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.34, 265.44 and 140.50 is: 193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.34 : 265.44 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.34/265.44 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.34x = 265.44 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.34x = 37,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294.32/192.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.90

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