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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193, 266.20 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193, 266.20 and 140.46 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193 : 266.20 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193/266.20 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193x = 266.20 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193x = 37,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,390.45/193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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