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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 266.52 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 266.52 and 140.97 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 266.52 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/266.52 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 266.52 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 37,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,572.85/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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