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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.82, 265.97 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.82, 265.97 and 140.29 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.82 : 265.97 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.82/265.97 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.82x = 265.97 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.82x = 37,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,312.60/192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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