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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 265.70 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 265.70 and 140.15 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 265.70 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/265.70 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 265.70 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 37,239.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,239.17/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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