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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.76, 265.65 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.76, 265.65 and 140.21 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.76 : 265.65 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.76/265.65 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.76x = 265.65 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.76x = 37,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,247.42/192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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