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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.91, 266.10 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.91, 266.10 and 140.39 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.91 : 266.10 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.91/266.10 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.91x = 266.10 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.91x = 37,357.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,357.08/192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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