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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 265.76 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 265.76 and 140.26 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 265.76 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/265.76 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 265.76 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 37,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,274.66/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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