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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.42, 293.20 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.42, 293.20 and 140.72 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.42 : 293.20 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.42/293.20 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.42x = 293.20 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.42x = 41,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,259.49/195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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