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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.38, 292.90 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.38, 292.90 and 140.39 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.38 : 292.90 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.38/292.90 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.38x = 292.90 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.38x = 41,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,120.23/195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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