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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.45, 267.19 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.45, 267.19 and 140.91 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.45 : 267.19 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.45/267.19 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.45x = 267.19 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.45x = 37,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,650.10/193.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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