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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 266.54 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 266.54 and 140.94 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 266.54 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/266.54 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 266.54 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 37,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,565.44/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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