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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.41, 269.30 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.41, 269.30 and 140.05 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.41 : 269.30 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.41/269.30 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.41x = 269.30 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.41x = 37,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,715.47/195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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