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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.15, 269.37 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.15, 269.37 and 140.04 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.15 : 269.37 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.15/269.37 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.15x = 269.37 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.15x = 37,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,722.57/195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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