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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.42, 288.75 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.42, 288.75 and 140.27 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.42 : 288.75 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.42/288.75 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.42x = 288.75 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.42x = 40,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,502.96/192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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