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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 269.40 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 269.40 and 140.08 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 269.40 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/269.40 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 269.40 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 37,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737.55/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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