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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.07, 268.93 and 139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.07, 268.93 and 139.71 is: 192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.07 : 268.93 = 139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.07/268.93 = 139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.07x = 268.93 × 139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.07x = 37,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,571.09/195.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.60

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