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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.67, 265.79 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.67, 265.79 and 140.13 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.67 : 265.79 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.67/265.79 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.67x = 265.79 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.67x = 37,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,245.82/192.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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