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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.11, 269.07 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.11, 269.07 and 140.12 is: 193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.11 : 269.07 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.11/269.07 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.11x = 269.07 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.11x = 37,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,702.09/195.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.24

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