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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.42, 265.67 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.42, 265.67 and 140.06 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.42 : 265.67 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.42/265.67 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.42x = 265.67 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.42x = 37,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,209.74/192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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