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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.38, 269.60 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.38, 269.60 and 140.24 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.38 : 269.60 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.38/269.60 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.38x = 269.60 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.38x = 37,806.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,806.65/195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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