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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 266.02 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 266.02 and 140.47 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 266.02 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/266.02 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 266.02 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 37,366.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,366.81/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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