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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 266.56 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 266.56 and 140.81 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 266.56 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/266.56 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 266.56 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 37,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,532.63/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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