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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.89, 266.21 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.89, 266.21 and 140.65 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.89 : 266.21 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.89/266.21 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.89x = 266.21 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.89x = 37,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,442.44/192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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