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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.13, 292.56 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.13, 292.56 and 140.32 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.13 : 292.56 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.13/292.56 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.13x = 292.56 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.13x = 41,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,052.02/195.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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