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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 266.42 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 266.42 and 140.78 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 266.42 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/266.42 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 266.42 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 37,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,504.57/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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