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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 265.54 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 265.54 and 140.20 is: 193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 265.54 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/265.54 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 265.54 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 37,228.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,228.71/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.24

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