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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 265.78 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 265.78 and 140.23 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 265.78 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/265.78 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 265.78 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 37,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,270.84/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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