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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 265.70 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 265.70 and 140.27 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 265.70 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/265.70 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 265.70 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 37,270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,270.75/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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