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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.41, 266.73 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.41, 266.73 and 140.10 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.41 : 266.73 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.41/266.73 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.41x = 266.73 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.41x = 37,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368.87/193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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