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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 269.49 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 269.49 and 140.27 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 269.49 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/269.49 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 269.49 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 37,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,800.54/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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