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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.07, 266.36 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.07, 266.36 and 140.50 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.07 : 266.36 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.07/266.36 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.07x = 266.36 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.07x = 37,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,424.25/193.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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