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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 268.85 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 268.85 and 139.76 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 268.85 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/268.85 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 268.85 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 37,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,574.89/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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