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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.60, 265.67 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.60, 265.67 and 140.07 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.60 : 265.67 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.60/265.67 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.60x = 265.67 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.60x = 37,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,212.22/192.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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