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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 289.17 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 289.17 and 140.64 is: 211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 289.17 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/289.17 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 289.17 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 40,668.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,668.87/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.09

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