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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.90, 265.89 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.90, 265.89 and 140.46 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.90 : 265.89 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.90/265.89 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.90x = 265.89 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.90x = 37,346.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,346.91/192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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