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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.26, 269.34 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.26, 269.34 and 140.06 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.26 : 269.34 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.26/269.34 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.26x = 269.34 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.26x = 37,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,723.76/195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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