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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.50, 265.68 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.50, 265.68 and 140.84 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.50 : 265.68 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.50/265.68 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.50x = 265.68 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.50x = 37,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,418.37/192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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