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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.04, 266.27 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.04, 266.27 and 140.52 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.04 : 266.27 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.04/266.27 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.04x = 266.27 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.04x = 37,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,414.58/193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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