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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 266.44 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 266.44 and 140.64 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 266.44 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/266.44 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 266.44 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 37,471.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471.77/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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