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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 269.70 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 269.70 and 140.26 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 269.70 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/269.70 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 269.70 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 37,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,828.12/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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